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Saturday, March 14, 2026
TopicDermatology

Topic: Dermatology

Beyond moisturising—first rebuild your skin’s superpower

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Overusing retinol, acids and exfoliants on a damaged barrier can worsen acne, redness and sensitivity instead of fixing it.

That one skincare science rule most people get wrong—pH

Deepali Bhardwaj -
The pH scale runs from zero (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with seven being neutral. Your skin isn’t neutral. Healthy skin sits in a mildly acidic range of 4.5-5.5.

Retinol vs Bakuchiol—which anti-ageing ingredient is right for your skin?

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Bakuchiol comes from the seeds of the Babchi plant, long used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A.

How to treat melasma—strict sun protection, oral therapies and targeted lasers

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.

Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

Deepali Bhardwaj -
One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Hard water can sabotage your skin. Here’s how

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Hard water has been linked to dull and dry skin, premature ageing, pigmentation, urticaria, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, various eczemas, and acne aggravation.

Skincare is science and consistency, not a luxury shopping spree

Deepali Bhardwaj -
If a beautiful jar makes you excited to do your routine every day—go for it! Joy matters. Just don’t believe it’s medically superior.

Why laser toning works best for Indian skin

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Unlike conventional facials or chemical peels that work primarily on the skin’s surface, laser toning penetrates deeper into the dermal layers.

Warts or corns? A quick guide to these common foot problems

Deepali Bhardwaj -
The tiny black dots on warts aren’t dirt but clotted blood vessels. Don't try to scrub them away.

From botox to laser treatments—how to get a facelift without surgery

Deepali Bhardwaj -
The temporary nature of these techniques can be an advantage for those who are unsure about anti-ageing procedures.
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Opinion

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

Stela Dey -
The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

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Trump either ends Iran conflict quickly, or sky-high energy costs will force him to do so

Economy

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

Chitleen K Sethi -
At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Defence

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

Vaibhav Pant -
The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

National Interest

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Shekhar Gupta -
Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.

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